Theremin Sounds

Bill Bailey tells the story of the electronic instrument known as the Theremin. It's a slightly fantastic tale, involving a cast of characters that includes Lenin, Stalin, the FBI, the KGB, Alfred Hitchcock and The Beach Boys. Contributors include Leon Theremin's biographer Albert Glinsky, Alison Goldfrapp and film expert Mark Kermode. Part of Radio 4 on Music, re-releasing the best of Radio 4's music back catalogue